Chapter 2: Creative Software

  "Creative software?"

  Out of curiosity, Li Minghui tried to use the brainpower operation method learned from that super-tech fantasy world and lightly clicked on the icon. Suddenly, Li Minghui found that it was actually a brainpower creation software from that world!

  At this time, Li Minghui couldn't help but think a thousand thoughts, but he fell into YY. He found that he seemed to have a strong ability to fabricate stories. Li Minghui was shocked to discover that he was completely enchanted by his own fantasies and couldn't extricate himself because the sense of immersion was incredibly strong, making it so that Li Minghui didn't want to come out for a while.

  But just at this moment, Li Minghui suddenly felt a pain in his head and walked out of the fantasy world. Li Minghui was so angry that he wanted to curse, but he had just fallen into a strong yy, which was more refreshing than all the previous ones. However, when he saw a line of text appearing in his mind, his face changed color constantly.

  Irritation, distrust, suspicion, curiosity, and then it turned into a kind of frenzy, intense joy suddenly occupied his entire mind, making him almost excitedly mad.

  "It's true, it's really true! That creation software is real, and everything that happened earlier wasn't an illusion, but I actually possess super genius-like talent!"

  Recalling the scenes he had imagined for himself, Li Minghui felt that it was simply a masterpiece full of strong immersion.

  As a seasoned bookworm, Li Minghui had spent his four years in college reading countless excellent online novels. However, he surprisingly found that the story he had imagined was almost identical to some works by minor gods and writers.

  "What a coincidence, it must be a coincidence, if it can still improve the layout, then maybe..."

  Li Minghui suddenly became excited, thinking silently about the next development in his mind. However, as he thought more and more, a life after an unexpected encounter slowly became more wonderful.

  Li Minghui was gradually immersing himself in his own fantasy world, with a clear sense of being the protagonist. With his exceptional talent, he slowly rose to prominence, and as a result, his life underwent changes. The small but satisfying struggles, as well as the various real news stories or events he had heard about from others, were woven into the narrative, one by one, in a way that seemed incredibly realistic, yet not at all out of place, as if they had been meant to be there all along.

  As I think about it, a magnificent urban world is slowly emerging.

  Li Minghui had a look of surprise in his eyes, he didn't get a heart attack or faint from the intense joy, it was all thanks to the many years of watching online novels that he had developed a strong ability to withstand shocking plot twists.

  "The creative software is real, and now my brain's water quality can only use this small item's creative function, and it can only last for two hours at most. However, I did get something from that ultra sci-fi world, which is using this brain-creating software, I am a creative genius with super talent!"

  Li Minghui was now feeling somewhat tired due to excessive mental exhaustion, but the intense excitement still made him feel not so tired, and instead his spirit was doubled.

  "Moreover, I can only enable the 'creation' option, and it's just because my knowledge reserve is too small, I know too little information, so I basically cannot meet the opening of other small items!"

  "Moreover, this option is the most basic one. As long as you are not illiterate or can imagine, you can meet the requirements to start using it. And if I really want to make full use of this creative software, then I need to start learning from now on and continuously accumulate knowledge!"

  "Moreover, now because of my limited vocabulary and life experience, this fantasy urban world seems perfect to me, but anyone with a bit more experience will understand that it's just nonsense!"

  "Although it's easy to get started, with the simplest network and even a low threshold for posting, but if you want to become a successful writer or online writer, then you must accumulate knowledge, and a large amount of knowledge, accumulating a large amount of textual knowledge, only then can you create a perfect piece!"

  Li Minghui gradually calmed down, and upon further reflection, he realized that he lacked a lot, too much. Even the easiest entry point, the internet, had many shortcomings.

  "But I'm different, I've read a lot in my past life, and the main plots of the three online classics are roughly the same, I was feeling very regretful because I knew these plots but couldn't write them out, but now it's different!"

  Li Minghui suddenly became somewhat excited and said: "Now that we have this brainpower creation software, I can convert all my brainpower into creative talent. As for the classic web novels of my past life, I can recreate them in this world, and even write them better!"

  Think about it, which of those classic masterpieces in the past didn't have a brilliant plot? Now Li Minghui may not dare say that he has completely memorized all those plots, but knowing the general idea is already enough. After all, once the brainpower creation software was activated, Li Minghui became a genius-level author, and creating a script based on the plot was simply extremely easy, or even more so!

  Think about why "Jade Dynasty" is a classic, it's because of the wonderful storyline inside. If Li Minghui were to rewrite these stories with an even more engaging rhythm and even add a complete ending to "Jade Dynasty", what would happen?

  Thinking of this, Li Minghui became even more excited. To know that he was originally infatuated with "Zhu Xian", and at that time the rotten ending of "Zhu Xian" made Li Minghui heartbroken. Moreover, because of the slightly classical writing style of "Zhu Xian", many people gave up on it, otherwise, I believe "Zhu Xian" would be even more classic.

  "In the previous life, the writing style problem drove away Xiao Bai, and the rotten ending was able to make 'Zhu Xian' a masterpiece. If it were this world, I would use a more straightforward language like 'Xing Chen Bian', which is more acceptable to Xiao Bai, to give him a more perfect ending, what would it be like?"

  To know the charm of "Jade Dynasty" is simply unparalleled, even under the strong opposition of fans, many film companies dare not shoot it because they are afraid of destroying the classic in their hearts, and this is still due to the rotten ending factor.

  The excitement and thrill slowly subsided, Li Minghui knew that now was not the time to be happy. With this creation software, his future would naturally be incredibly beautiful, but for now, he had to face the reality of life after rebirth.

  It's been over a year since Li Minghui came to the imperial capital, but he still can't find a good job. The imperial capital is filled with all sorts of elite talents, and it's hard to stand out.

  Just like him, a third-rate undergraduate with an almost useless science degree, finding a job is extremely difficult. Moreover, Li Minghui has to pay off his university loan of four years every month. After careful calculation, he only managed to save less than 5,000 yuan. If he wants to write online articles, he must prepare for at least two months without income, because if he really starts writing, he will have to quit his current job that requires a lot of time every day.

  This is the most critical moment, tuition loans need to be repaid, monthly rent and utilities still need to be paid, 5,000 yuan, two months are really not easy to sustain.

  And even if Li Minghui has full confidence in himself, the success of a web novel requires not only strength but also a bit of luck, and this luck is an extremely important factor. Although "Zhān Xiān" (Killing Immortals) is a classic with brainpower-creating software, Li Minghui believes he can modify it to make it even more classic, but that also takes time.

  As a result of lurking in online articles for many years, Li Minghui can also be considered a self-reader. He is very clear about how online articles make money, and although these two worlds are different in many ways, they share the same roots. These basic things are all applicable.

  First and foremost, as a newcomer to the industry, one must first pass the hurdle of signing a contract. Li Minghui is confident in this regard, because his story absolutely conforms to the path of commercialized web literature, giving people a strong sense of substitution.

  Even after signing a contract, even if you cooperate with the website, waiting for the first recommendation is still a matter of luck. Before being recommended, wanting to stand out is also a matter of luck!

  In the vast ocean of books, countless volumes are pouring in like mountains into the sea. The number of new works entering the warehouse every day is also a staggering figure. Therefore, when to get the first recommendation is crucial, as it relates to the cycle of putting on shelves and making money.

  Generally, a newcomer needs to go through at least two months of cycle to meet the requirements for going online, and during this period, there is no income to speak of. After going online, it takes another month before receiving the first payment in mid-month, so Li Minghui estimated that he would need to persist for at least two months without any income.

  "What's going on? Things are more difficult than I imagined, even if you become a genius and write classics like "The Investiture of the Gods", the first step is still the most difficult time!"

  Li Minghui, although not good at writing or fighting, still had a bit of rationality, so after thinking about it, he decided to first do this difficult job, slowly perfecting the outline every day, storing drafts, and when he had a decent draft, he could start sending it out, slowly writing a little each day. As long as he could squeeze out a month's time, he would be able to get through this tough period!

  "So let's have a good sleep tonight and start slowly from tomorrow!"

  At this time, Li Minghui finally felt tired and closed the computer, holding back his strong sleepiness. He couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep as soon as he lay down.